Founded in 1927 by Owen Cheatham, Georgia Pacific became the world's leading manufacturer of paper, tissue, packaging, pulp, building products, and related chemicals with approximately 300 locations worldwide and over 45,000 employees. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange from 1949-2005 before being sold to Koch Industries. Georgia Pacific provides jobs in Georgia and helps companies reduce costs through initiatives like the Packaging System Optimization Program.

1. Georgia pacific By: Des’ree Groover

2. History Founded in 1927 by Owen Cheatham. Became the world’s leading manufacturer of paper, tissue, packaging, pulp, building products, and related chemicals. Headquarters is in Atlanta, GA. The company has approximately 300 locations worldwide with over 45,000 employees. Was listed on the New York Stock Exchange from 1949-2005. Then was sold to Koch Industries.

3. Additional History 1953: Moved from Augusta, Ga. to Olympia, Wash. 1957: Entered pulp and paper business. 1958: Created the Georgia Pacific Foundation to serve as the company’s community investment arm. 1968: Began construction of large chemical refining complex in Lousiana. 1989: Proposed merger with Great Northern Nekoosa Corp. and began cash trender offer. 1992: Continued leadership role in worker safety and environmental programs.

4. Business Risks Dealing with environmental harzards and risks. They have to have operating permits to dispose of waste products. They had racial issues within the company. Faucility maintence and up keep for all manufacturing centers. People were layed off due to the economy. Due to economic slow down, plants were closed.

5. Impact In Georgia Georgia Pacific provides jobs. The Packaging System Optimization Program has helped the industrial and consumer product companies. Helps companies with cost savings strategies. Established Georgia-Pacific Bucket Brigade to provide needed supplies to local fire departments.

6. Transportation Joined with SmartWay Transportation with the EPA and freight industry to transport with increased energy efficiency along with reducing air pollution. Out sources the transportation to reduce costs. Uses Schneider National tractor trailers to transport product by highway.